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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.42, 171.66 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.42, 171.66 and 96.86 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.42 : 171.66 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.42/171.66 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.42x = 171.66 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.42x = 16,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626.37/124.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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